Fort (Mumbai precinct)
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Fort
Fort District | |
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Neighborhood | |
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PIN | 400 001 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Mumbai South |
Civic agency | BMC |
Fort is a business and art district in the city of
The area extends from the docks in the east, to
History
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The Fort area was declared protected under regulations of the Maharashtra Government Urban Development Department. An advisory committee now oversees the development, repairs and renovations of structures in the precinct. In 1882, Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower was erected using public funds as a token of appreciation for Bomanjee Hormarjee, a Parsi philanthropist who made contributions towards improving education in Bombay. The Fort neighbourhood of Mumbai was the first part to be developed by the British. Then, over the years it stood as a reminder of India's rich colonial history, and today it is sort of a jewel in the crown of the city's cultural scene.[1]
It had been listed as a
See also
References
- ^ Chowdhury, Arka Roy. "A look into the Fort area of Mumbai". Times of India Travel.
- ^ Wikisource. . Special 301 Report – via
- ^ Wikisource. . Special 301 Report – via
External links
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